Blog post by Roberta Altin, University of Trieste, Italy
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How do memories, histories and representations of past migrations influence current migration processes in a border region? How do migration processes shape a borderscape, and how are memories interwoven across different historical layers?
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Migration studies have grown significantly over the last two decades, leading to specialization in specific areas. While academic interest in migration has increased since the so-called 'migration crisis', the connection between migration studies and memory studies, especially regarding how perceptions of the past impact immigrant integration, is rare.

It is useful to view migration alongside integration contexts such as cities. My Identities article, ‘Displaced memories in the Trieste border area: a never-ending historical entanglement’, focuses on the Trieste border area, known for its cultural diversity due to the historical presence of different languages and migrations, and intertwined socio-cultural dynamics. Time plays a key role, and public spaces, materials and oral memory sources are also examined. 

Blog post by Sri Rahayu Hijrah Hati, University of Indonesia

In today’s fast-paced world, food delivery apps have become an essential part of urban life. With just a few taps on a smartphone, consumers can access a vast array of meals, delivered swiftly to their doorsteps. This convenience has been particularly significant in Muslim-majority countries like Indonesia, where online food platforms such as GrabFood and GoFood dominate the market. However, for Muslim consumers, convenience alone is not enough: ensuring that food adheres to halal standards is a fundamental requirement.

As the digital economy grows, so does the demand for ethical and religiously compliant food choices. This raises a critical question: how does religious self identity and halal labelling influence Muslim consumers’ trust and purchasing intentions in food delivery apps?

Our Identities article, ‘Food for the soul: religious identity and ethical halal labelling in sharing economy apps’, explores the complex relationship between religious identity, halal labelling, trust and trust in shaping consumer behaviour within Indonesia’s thriving digital marketplace.